Recent songs sung by male vocalists in Japanese music [2026]

ALONELEX

ALONE

In today’s world, where we can’t help but be swept along by the passage of time, many of us may feel frustrated by relationships and environments that inevitably change.

Released by LEX in October 2025, this new song is a ballad that delivers, in straightforward words, a love that doesn’t fade even amid the swirl of change.

Arranged by pctyo and nabeLTD, the minimal track and restrained 808s highlight the vocals.

It’s a number that gently conveys the feelings of a protagonist who continues to hold someone in their heart.

Sorry for singing.AKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Sorry for Singing / Utatte Gomen [Music Video]

Released in November 2025, this song was written specifically for NEC’s “LAVIE” TV commercial.

Opening with words of apology, the lyrics gently scoop up an irresistible urge to sing and a touch of guilt, and the candid outpouring of pure emotion leaves a lasting impression.

The arrangement, which prominently features acoustic guitar, is also striking.

It’s a down-to-earth pop tune that will empower anyone looking to take a new step forward.

meeting upM!LK

meeting up

This is a support song that stands by you in the lonely battle of entrance exams.

Written specifically for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “Exam Student Support Campaign,” the piece also drew attention because member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.

The “meeting up” in the title carries layered meanings—an appointment with your target destination of your chosen school, and a reunion with your future self.

The warm sound centered on piano and strings, with the five members’ vocals carefully layered, is truly wonderful.

Teens, be sure to give it a listen.

for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

[Art Track] Zutto Zutto / FANTASTICS

The single “Zutto Zutto,” released in December 2025, is a love ballad written for the film Romantic Killer.

Its medium-slow tempo sound, woven from piano arpeggios and delicate strings, is layered with twin vocals by Yusei Yagi and Sota Nakajima, vividly expressing a heartrending longing.

The lyrics carefully depict the frustration of being unable to confess one’s feelings and the inner struggle of being unable to take that final step, evoking the bittersweetness of unrequited love.

It’s a pure love song that gently seeps into the heart.

MAKE IT, BREAK ITFLOW GLOW

MAKE IT, BREAK IT

Break the status quo—or break yourself.

This is a fierce dance track that surges forward with a razor’s-edge intensity.

It’s a song by the five-member unit FLOW GLOW, released in November 2025.

The ambition to escape a dull everyday life and seize the center of the stage with friends is vividly conveyed through the five members’ distinctive raps and vocals.

The heartbeat-raising beat makes it perfect for moments when you need to fire yourself up.

Give it a listen when everything’s on the line.

LAVALAVANumber_i

Number_i – LAVALAVA (Official Visualizer)

A track included on No.Ⅱ (Deluxe), released on December 1, 2025.

Reuniting with the production team behind the debut single GOAT, this song pairs a fast-paced, driving beat with sweet vocals—a perfect drive tune.

Set inside the intimate space of a car speeding down the highway at night, it captures the unmistakable warmth of someone special sitting beside you.

While portraying the realities of urban life, it creates a romantic atmosphere.

It’s top-tier J-POP that blends edge and sweetness—something you’ll want to play during moments with your lover.

ConcealerSUPER★DRAGON

[MV] SUPER★DRAGON / Concealer

SUPER★DRAGON’s “Concealer,” released digitally in November 2025, was selected as the ending theme for the Yomiuri TV drama “It’s Your Fault.” Its low-center-of-gravity beat and cinematic sound design weave a dark soundscape that resonates perfectly with lyrics exploring human psychology around lies and concealment, drawing listeners into a taut, suspenseful narrative.

Immerse yourself in its mysterious atmosphere.